Building A Garden Fence Gate

Some fences follow the terrain while others are created with level tops it s just up to what you need and want.

Building a garden fence gate.

Building our vegetable garden fence country basket nice photo essay of fence and garden gate construction featuring 18 inches of chicken wire then 4 feet of wire mesh topped by two strands of electric wire. This is where building a fence gets exciting. I tied a string across the top of the fence to indicate where i wanted the tops of the slats to be. An attractive fence gate is an inviting addition to your yard garden or field but it s also subject to more wear and tear than any other part of your fence.

The fence gate described here is sturdy enough for everyday garden use and can be modified for any size of fence. Using a combination of materials is a good way to build a tall fence without too much cost. The size of the gate should not be greater than 4 1 22 m in width. Measure the entry at the top and bottom as they can easily be different.

How to build a fence overview. Project scope design and key tools good fences may make good neighbors but an ugly flimsy or poorly built one won t make anyone happy. If it is wider you must make and hang two gates which will meet in the middle. All the hard work is mostly done.

Transforming a closed and forbidding garden fence into an inviting entryway is as simple as opening your mind and the door to your shed to the decorative touch of unused tools lying in your shed.